What ages does Penn Medicine Summer Program accept?

Penn Medicine Summer Program is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Penn Medicine Summer Program cost?

Penn Medicine Summer Program publishes $2,814/week for the standard session. $11,255 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Penn Medicine Summer Program's hours?

Penn Medicine Summer Program runs Four-week residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Penn Medicine Summer Program?

Penn Medicine Summer Program is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Penn Medicine Summer Program provide lunch?

Yes — Penn Medicine Summer Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Penn Medicine Summer Program compare to other academic camps in Philadelphia?

Penn Medicine Summer Program is one of 10 academic camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Academic · Ages 15–18

Penn Medicine Summer Program

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA · $2,814/week

A pre-college program for high school students interested in medicine and healthcare at the University of Pennsylvania.

▌ Editor's read The Penn Medicine Summer Program is an overnight academic program for high school students, operated by Boldface, which partners with universities. The program is hosted at the University of Pennsylvania and focuses on medical ethics, research, and clinical skills, including suturing and dissection. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. While the specific Penn Medicine program does not have independent Google reviews, Boldface, the operating company, has a 4.6-star rating from 108 reviews on Google. The program is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for Boldface are @boldsummers on Instagram and 'boldsummers' on Facebook. The program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine.

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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Penn Medicine Summer Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 15–18
Hours: Four-week residential program
Address: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 866-894-2653
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $11,255

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Penn Medicine Summer Program

What ages does Penn Medicine Summer Program accept?: Penn Medicine Summer Program is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Penn Medicine Summer Program cost?: Penn Medicine Summer Program publishes $2,814/week for the standard session. $11,255 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Penn Medicine Summer Program's hours?: Penn Medicine Summer Program runs Four-week residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Penn Medicine Summer Program?: Penn Medicine Summer Program is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Penn Medicine Summer Program provide lunch?: Yes — Penn Medicine Summer Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Penn Medicine Summer Program compare to other academic camps in Philadelphia?: Penn Medicine Summer Program is one of 10 academic camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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